So many people see in death nothing but a cruel separation
from loved ones. Even good and religious
people make that sad mistake.
In death there is certainly the very real pain and sorrow of
physical separation. But it is equally true that our
loved ones remain with us. They do not just go off to some dark and distant
place. They simply continue into eternal life. We do not see them because
we are still in the darkness But their spiritual eyes, filled with the light
of heaven, are always watching us as they wait for the day when we shall
share their perfect joy. We are born for heaven and we end this life of tears
to begin our life of endless happiness.
The tears that dampen our eyes in times of mourning are tears
of homesickness, tears of longing for our loved ones. But it is we who
are away from home, not they! Death has been for them a doorway to an eternal
home.
They are still with us, lovingly and tenderly waiting for the day when we,
too, will enter the doorway of our eternal home. It is such a mistake to
see death as separation and nothing more. For us who believe, death is a
preparation for eternal union with those we love, in the peace and joy of
heaven.
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